Bronson High School - Viking Yearbook (Bronson, MI)

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In September 1950, 89 freshmen enrolled, this being the biggest class on record. This was the class of '54. Linder the wing of Miss Anderson, we learned the rules of parliamentary procedure in closs meetings, consideration for other people's property, and how to follow B. H. S.’s motto of always being a lady or a gentleman. Next came the terrifying event of the freshmen initiation. After being tarred and feathered, given shocks, walking the plank, and bobbing for apples, we became the full fledged class of '54. Considering we were only freshmen, we had the responsibility of decorating the gym for All-Hi parties and furnishing a floor show. We also received recognition for a splendid job. Receiving first prize for our Halloween float was another accomplishment. During our Sophomore year, we obta-ned funds for our long awaited senior trip by sandwich sales. We also presented an assembly for the High School. A large number of our boys were privileged to play Varsity sports and to share the championships. We were encouraged and advised by Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Hilton. The high light of the year was the detailed duplication of a Roman banquet with the school board as honored guests. This was presented under the supervision of Mr. Berriman. As juniors, we had an exceptionally memorable year. Due to the fact that our senior year was quickly cpproaching, we began trying to increase our funds. We did this by selling refreshments at all home games. On November 21, 1952 a three act comedy, Down to Earth, was presented to a capacity crowd, under the very capable direction of Miss Patricia Chisholm. Another unique idea was a carnival under supervision of our advisors, Mrs. Tharp, Mr. Berriman, and Mr. French. It was presented in the school with all the earmarks of a true carnival. Some of the highlights were Spill Bobo, A Night Club, and Basketball Toss. Our funds were also increased with the aid of cupcake sales and an all-our scrap and paper drive. The most spectacular event of the year was the prom. The delicious dinner was served at the Alderman-Luce Memorial Home. Then, everyone journeyed to the auditorium where they were surprised to see the gym converted into a star lit sky with the main emphasis being on our theme Stairway to the Stars. Last, but not least, comes this-our senior year, the busiest and most exciting year of all. With all. With all thoughts of our five days in Washington in mind, we planned many various activities such as a Penny Supper, magazine and baked goods sales, and the sale of Christmas cards. Fourteen of the seventy-seven graduates have been classmates for 12 years: Bill Wingfield, Phyllis Fox, Nathan Coats, Iris Stull, Nich Whorley, Margaret Kalvin, Robert Laughry, Ruth Rierson, Phyllis Walker, Janice Vorce, Lois Hunsicker, Judy Fifer, Phyllis Hartman, and Phyllis Hathaway. In the various extra-curricular activities, the class of '54 has participated with excellent records in all cases. Now we are approaching the final phrase of our high school career which includes our baccalaureate commencement services. As the class of 1954 leaves, we take with us all our cherished memories of our four short years in B. H. S. We will treasure the friends we have make and our many good times, but we will also be branching out into wider horizons. So we just wish to express our gratitude to the teachers, advisors, and to all those who have made our four years of high school memorable ones. ELLIE F0XIE Phyllis Fox Paul Kern KEITHIE JEANIE

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Class Prophecy Here’s the news you have been waiting for, the Broadway Hits! The smash hit, “The Curtain That Didn't Rise” starring Bill Calhoun, popular vocalist, is still trying its best to fill the first row. Although the curtain didn’t rise, it had a dependable curtain puller, Charlotte Blain. As usual the Funiety, managed and viewed every night by Bob Laughry, was filled to capacity Monday night for their annual “Everything Goes” show. First on the program was the tapping feet and flying hands of Marilyn Kosmerick, Delores Lutz, Barbara Sobeski, and Roberta Deranek. Next, Iris Stull and Janice Barber doing their interpretation of the principal interest of Hawaii, (the Hula). The star attraction of the evening was Mary Ann Weaver and Ruby Jean Rubley performing the “Dance of the Snakes.” John Klemmer and Leonard Signeski, who were as near the stage as possible, said the dance was exceptionally well done. The delicate voices of Janice Vorce and Norma Walker were calling Candy, gum,.... If you happen to be driving through the deserts of Arizona, you may hear the cry of “going my way” from Janice Pask and Rolene Riffenburg who were stranded there three years ago. Let’s see what’s new on the campuses. Lois Jean Hunsicker, coed at P. U. State, gave a detailed description of the exciting escapade in which Nick Whorley and Keith Wohlers blew up the girls dorm, just experimenting. Mary Ann Shaw says all the girls are real gone over the new Chemistry Professor, Dale Hart, We laughed when we heard Paul Kern, the wheel of P. U. is raising worms for the indigestion of future freshmen. On the form front, we hear that Ruth Heineman is being helped on her 600 acre flea farm by Lillian Stebleton and Carl Walker. They say she raises some astonishingly brilliant fleas. In a similar category is Jeanne Conklin, running the Norton Dwarf and Midget farm. And now our sympathy to Gene King, Dare Devil Motorcyclist, at the Germ Center, who has just been operated on by the noted brain surgeon, Melvin Albright, and his assistant, Phyllis Fox, famous toe nail specialist. We hope his intestines will successfully expand once again. As you can see, all have done well for themselves, and if this happened in ten years, what could happen in twenty? Phyllis Fox Patty Andrews Paul Kern Josh Hovda

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The junior class has had a very prosperous year and had $833.33 in the treasury by January They are seventy-six in number and each one has worked hard to make this a successful year. The juniors have had scrap drives, cake raffles, game refreshments, and various other endeavors to make money for that long awaited day, the senior trip. Our sophomores are very promising as every six weeks they turn up someone with an all-A record. They hit a little hard luck, for the class of '56 was the first class not allowed to have sandwich sales. They came up fighting though, and made money in spite of it all. The green” little freshmen are no longer green to the ways and whys of B.H.S.. We didn t get a chance to welcome them in with an old-fashioned initiation; but, never-the-less, we enjoyed having them one of us, and we wish them the best of luck in their future three years. Well, on to the junior high. Now, I'm undecided what to write. You know how it is. When you get to be a senior and strut around the halls with your head up in the air, you never notice anyone like a junior high student, at least not until you get knocked out of the way by a streak of them heading for a class. Then they're noticed, but not too pleasantly. We have one hundred and sixty-three in junior high this year and we wish every one of them many happy memories of this year and years to come which are spent in our alma mater, B. H. S. Patty Andrews